Roehampton Club Bridge Section
Release 2.19r
Recent Updates
Home Page
30th Jan 2026 12:48 GMT
0 0 0 0 0 0
Pages viewed in 2026
Welcome to Roehampton Club Bridge Section
Appointments: Bridge Professional and Director Tournaments

With the approval of Marc Newey, I am very pleased to announce the following appointments for the Bridge Section:

Senior Bridge Professional – Niall Igoe

Director Tournaments – Steve Foster

Please also note that the Introductory Duplicate Sessions (Free) will now take place from 10am to 12pm on the Second Friday of each month so as not to clash with the Friday Teams held on the first and third Fridays. So, the next session will be on Friday 13th February and not on 6th February as previously scheduled.

Malcolm Bricknell
26th January 2026

Bridge calendar 2026

The 2026 calendar for is now out and available from the bridge noticeboards, on Bridgewebs or you can click here to download it. As previously mentioned, there are several new events to look forward to next year, in addition to the normal matches and competitions, which are mainly arising from the 125th anniversary celebrations.

 
Roehampton Bridge Section

The Bridge Calendar is regularly updated so you will find the most up to date information about matches and events by accessing the 'Calendar Month' page on the left.
How to get an EBU number / join the English Bridge Union

Did you know there is a book / folder next to the computer in the Bridge Room for "signing up" to the English Bridge Union (EBU). All you have to do is fill in your details such as email and address and one of the bridge Directors will sign you up with the EBU.

ALL EBU Membership fees are paid for by the Roehampton Club - so this is free.

Membership of the English Bridge Union (EBU) offers many benefits, including: 

  • Competitions: Participate in a variety of competitions, tournaments, and simultaneous events at all levels 
  • Publications: Receive the EBU's magazine, English Bridge, four times a year 
  • Diary: Get a free 18-month pocket diary with listings of tournaments and competitions 
  • Advice: Get advice on all aspects of the game, including starting a new club, scoring, behavior, and ethics 
  • Discounts: Get special offers on bridge books and equipment from The Bridge Warehouse, the EBU's shop 
  • Online games: Play online games at home when your club isn't open 
  • Funbridge: Get a free one-month subscription to Funbridge, which gives you access to all Premium and Premium+ subscription advantages 
  • Bridge Club Live: Get a free 50-day trial of Bridge Club Live, an online club affiliated to the EBU 
  • Healthcare: Get exclusive offers on private medical plans through HMCA 

You can also receive a Member's Pack when you affiliate your club with the EBU. The pack includes a membership card, a new members' booklet, and other information. 

 
New books in the Bridge Room by Andrew Robson
New books in the Bridge Room by Andrew Robson
A series of books / bridge lessons has been added to the library in the Bridge Room - courtesy of the club.  Please return them in a reasonable time frame so that others can use them
 
Link to Pianola
Link to Roehampton Club
Charity Golf & Bridge Day on Tues 10th Feb 2:00 pm

Jo Thesiger, Ladies’ Golf Captain, would like to warmly invite you to support the Ladies’ Captain’s Charity Golf and Bridge Day, taking place on Tuesday 10th February. The bridge event will start at 2 pm and for Bridge players there is no requirement to take part in the golf competition as well. It will be a fundraising event for The Baked Bean Charity that she has chosen to support during her year as Captain.

Details: The Garden room is reserved as well. Signup at reception and cost is £22/head. Sign up closes on Friday 6th Feb. There will be a selection of sandwiches and cakes and tea & coffee from 3pm. People are welcome to sign up on their own, or pairs or fours, and we will do our best to accommodate everyone. This charity event is in place of the Loulou/Arnold Tuesday afternoon supervised bridge.

The Baked Bean Charity in Wandsworth is a remarkable organisation dedicated to supporting adults with learning difficulties. Through drama, creative arts, and a wide range of life‑enhancing activities, it offers a vibrant weekly timetable that often culminates in inspiring productions and performances. For many, The Baked Bean is far more than a place to learn new skills — it is a lifeline, a community, and a source of joy.

One of its students, Daniel — son of Roehampton member Deepak Dhawan — considers The Baked Bean his extended family. Daniel recently took part in The Assembly, a critically acclaimed Channel 4 series in which people with learning difficulties interview well‑known public figures. He appears in the episode featuring Stephen Fry, an experience that Deepak says “gives his son the opportunity to dream”.
Introductory Duplicate Bridge Sessions with Niall Igoe
Introductory Duplicate Bridge Sessions with Niall Igoe

New Duplicate Sessions

As discussed at the AGM, we are planning to try out an introductory Duplicate session to be run by Niall in place of one of his regular practice sessions. This will on the first Friday morning of the month from 10 am starting in December. It should be a good opportunity for intermediate players to play in a Gentle session and for less experienced players to develop Duplicate Bridge skills. As this will count as a regular session (rather than a teaching session) there will be no charge to members (but the usual guest fee would apply). 

 
Calendar
3rd February 2026
James Thrower Beginners Bridge
10 am - 12
3rd February 2026
Supervised Practice
Bridge Room 2:00 pm
Host: Loulou & Arnold
3rd February 2026
Beginners Supervised Session
Bridge Room 7:00pm
Host: John, Ellie, Sue, Marianne
Results
2nd February 2026
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Steve
29th January 2026
Social Duplicate Bridge
Director: Gitte
28th January 2026
Duplicate Bridge
Director: Steve
This site is built with BridgeWebs, the easy web solution.